Vitinic 10mg Tablet

Short Description

Vitinic 10mg Tablet is used along with controlled ultraviolet light for the treatment of skin diseases like vitiligo and psoriasis.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Vitinic 10mg Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Taking with food helps to increase the absorption of the medication as well as decrease nausea. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects of Vitinic 10mg Tablet are nausea, itching, and redness of the skin. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse. Taking this medicine makes the skin more sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Try to avoid exposure of your skin and lips to sunlight for eight hours after treatment.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vitinic 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Vitinic 10mg Tablet is an organic compound. It is used along with ultraviolet-A irradiation. It works by decreasing the number of cells the skin makes.

Vitinic 10mg Tablet is prescribed along with UV-A rays for the treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis. Take this treatment (methoxsalen and UVA) two or three times a week with the treatment spaced at least forty-eight hours apart. Always take Vitinic 10mg Tablet 2 hours before UV radiation exposure along with food or milk. Take a plain shower before your treatment to keep your skin clean and pat dry. Do not use perfumes, aftershave, deodorants or other cosmetics and toiletries while using Vitinic 10mg Tablet as they make your skin even more sensitive causing blistering of your skin. Use extra caution for at least 48 hours following each treatment. After each treatment, cover your skin for at least 8 hours by wearing protective clothing. Never take Vitinic 10mg Tablet more than the prescribed dose as it may cause burning or blistering of your skin after exposure to UV light.